Senior DoD Policy & Operations Research Lead

Cathexisfederal; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Program

Community Outreach Initiatives

Job summary

CATHEXIS seeks a Senior Operations/Policy Research Analyst to support policy research, analysis, and development for SSC Task Force reviews, delivering data-driven metrics and decision-support tools. The role emphasizes governance and policy implications across DoD stakeholders.

Onsite daily at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, the analyst will draft policy memoranda, coordinate with military services, and provide briefing materials to leadership, contributing to strategic education programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, National Security Studies, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 8 years of policy analysis, policy development, or program evaluation experience.
• Must be a US citizen to obtain DoW clearance.
• Strong analytical and writing skills for senior leadership.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, and standard research tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research, analysis, and interpretation for SSC Task Force decisions.
• Lead revision of OBME policy and DoDI 1322.35, drafting policy language and recommendations.
• Analyze NDAA Title 10 education provisions for SSC program compliance.
• Support policy evaluation for the SSC Degree-Granting Cost-Benefit analysis.
• Develop policy positions and briefing materials for the SSC Fellowship Program.

Skills

Analytical writing

Policy analysis

Independent worker

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Job description

CATHEXIS seeks a Senior Operations/Policy Research Analyst to support policy research, analysis, and development for SSC Task Force reviews, delivering data-driven metrics and decision-support tools. The role emphasizes governance and policy implications across DoD stakeholders.

Onsite daily at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, the analyst will draft policy memoranda, coordinate with military services, and provide briefing materials to leadership, contributing to strategic education programs and